Right, sloppy "half chaps" are not allowed. Nicer boot-style leggings with matching paddock boots are. I encourage my students to wear them on XC. Anyone who has had to have a custom boot pulled off of a broken leg (I threatened to hurt the doctor if he cut it off! LOL!) will encourage it.

StormyBlues

02-21-2010 02:37 PM

My friend wore half chaps on XC once, because she's 12 and didn't own full length boots. She wasn't penalized for it.... it was at a regonized BN show too. *shurgs* maye it's different for some shows? She wore those garterish things in dressage and stadium...

MIEventer

02-21-2010 02:39 PM

I agree, no 1/2 chaps for Eventing - sorry :(

I grew up in Pony Club and was always taught that tall boots are the only acceptable way to go. Now-a-days, I see so many wearing paddock boots and 1/2 chaps, over jeans...ugh.....I cringe whenever I see that.

I grew up that way though :) It was ingrained in me and always will be.

1/2 chaps are ok for playing around at home at in a lesson, if the coach permits it - but aside from that, you should always dress respectable.

Allison Finch

02-21-2010 02:46 PM

Again, now that two piece boots are allowed, I encourage them for XC. It is just too easy to be injured and need quick removal of legwear. All other phases should have formal boots, IMO.

I like boots and wear three buckle field boots on XC.

equineeventer3390

02-21-2010 04:49 PM

For unrated schoolig events, they are fine as long as they look nice and match your paddock boots. For a USEA event beginner novice and up, they are not allowed.